Their solar-powered light had become a serious endeavor that needed to go beyond the classroom.

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Simple--and aesthetically pleasing--ideas include transforming Mason jars into solar-powered light jars, converting pallets into lawn furniture and reusing detergent containers as rain catchers.

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He compares this to a battery-powered light, in which you hook up the wires and electrons flow to make a light bulb turn on.

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